MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC: all the audio file formats explained
Feb 10, 2025 · WAV vs AIFF: uncompressed audio file formats WAV and AIFF are arguably the most popular uncompressed audio file formats, both based on PCM (Pulse Code Modulation), …
What is DSD audio? A niche digital music format for audiophiles ...
Feb 11, 2025 · Standard DSD recordings are still relatively rare compared with the PCM alternatives, and those higher-speed versions are extremely niche. DSD fans claim the format …
How to get the best picture and sound from your PlayStation 5
Jan 31, 2025 · So unless your audio device has full HDMI 2.1 4K/120/VRR pass-through support, it could limit the graphics you experience. The best way around this is to connect your PS5 …
High-resolution audio: everything you need to know | What Hi-Fi?
Oct 17, 2025 · Everything you need to know about high-resolution audio, including what it is and how to experience it
The PS5 finally has Dolby Atmos for gaming, here's how to enable it
Jul 31, 2023 · Ever since its launch in 2020, Sony 's next-generation PlayStation has been lacking an important audio feature; that is until now. As part of a new update rolling out to members of …
Eclipsa Audio: everything you need to know about Samsung’s new …
Mar 21, 2025 · In other words, while any soundtrack creator or playback device manufacturer who wants to use Dolby Atmos or DTS:X has to pay a licence fee for the privilege, Eclipsa Audio is …
Coaxial vs optical vs HDMI: which is the best audio connection to …
May 6, 2024 · Like coaxial, one of the issues with optical is that it doesn’t have enough bandwidth for the lossless audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks …
Qobuz continues to tempt audiophiles by offering DSD files for …
Oct 14, 2024 · DSD is essentially a hi-res audio format (at a sampling rate broadly the same as 24-bit/88.2kHz PCM) that initially acted as a different, more efficient way of storing and …
MQA audio: what is it? And should you care? - What Hi-Fi?
Jan 15, 2024 · MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC: all the audio file formats explained Tidal tips: how to download music, play it offline, and more Struggling to hear the difference between hi-res and …
What are the best Bluetooth codecs? aptX, AAC, LDAC and more …
Nov 15, 2024 · For example, on Sony's WH-1000XM5 product page, it states: SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT (S): SBC, AAC, LDAC. Annoyingly, this information isn't always officially …